From Excellence to Excellence -- Social Organization Version

Author: Jim Collins
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book is specifically written for educational institutions, medical organizations, artistic organizations, social service organizations, foundations, various non-profit organizations, police, government departments, and even the military. The author explores the challenges faced by leaders of various social organizations and how to apply the theories and concepts of "Good to Great" to completely different social environments from commercial institutions. The author believes that the real difference lies not between commercial and non-commercial organizations, but between excellence and mediocrity. We need to reject the practice of imposing "business language" on social organizations and instead find a universally accepted "language of pursuing excellence." The theme of this book is to establish a framework for pursuing excellence, describe the principles that stand the test of time, and explain why some organizations achieve excellence while others do not. The author discovered these principles through meticulous comparative case studies. Focusing solely on creating excellent commercial enterprises is not enough. Even with excellent companies, we may not have an excellent society. For a nation pursuing excellence, economic growth and increased strength are not the goal, but merely means. Although this book can be read as a standalone work, it is complementary to "Good to Great." For readers who have read both books, they are sure to gain the greatest benefit. This book is specifically written for educational institutions, medical organizations, artistic organizations, social service organizations, foundations, various non-profit organizations, police, government departments, and even the military. The author explores the challenges faced by leaders of various social organizations and how to apply the theories and concepts of "Good to Great" to completely different social environments from commercial institutions. The author believes that the real difference lies not between commercial and non-commercial organizations, but between excellence and mediocrity. We need to reject the practice of imposing "business language" on social organizations and instead find a universally accepted "language of pursuing excellence." The theme of this book is to establish a framework for pursuing excellence, describe the principles that stand the test of time, and explain why some organizations achieve excellence while others do not. The author discovered these principles through meticulous comparative case studies. Focusing solely on creating excellent commercial enterprises is not enough. Even with excellent companies, we may not have an excellent society. For a nation pursuing excellence, economic growth and increased strength are not the goal, but merely means. Although this book can be read as a standalone work, it is complementary to "Good to Great." For readers who have read both books, they are sure to gain the greatest benefit.